Comparing two (2) different lots of 21700 Li-ion cells.

Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for service of comparing two (2) different lots of 21700 Li-ion cells. SRI will evaluate two commercial cell products for potential use in future flight application. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Symmetry Resources, Inc, Arab, Alabama, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that Symmetry Resources, Inc is the sole provider of service of comparing two (2) different lots of 21700 Li-ion cells. SRI will evaluate two commercial cell products for potential use in future flight application. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Johnson Space Center (JSC). The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541380 Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on November 02, 2020. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html . Primary Point of Contact: Joseph Reynolds Contract Specialist contact@example.gov Secondary Point of Contact: Will Garrett Contracting Officer contact@example.gov